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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB.
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\nMembers Present:
\nReeve: Keith Behrmann
\nCouncillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Stephen Nadolney, Nestor Rizok, Jarrett Mosiondz, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt.
\nCAO Paige Wozny was present and acted as secretary.
\nFinance Officer Kim Paterson was also present. <\/p>\n
1. \tCall to Order<\/p>\n
The meeting was called to order at 10:06 a.m. by Reeve Keith Behrmann, quorum being present.<\/p>\n
2. \tAdoption of Agenda<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/072
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Arnie Pedersen
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the March 22nd, 2023 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
3. \tMatters Arising from Minutes<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/073
\nMoved By: Brad Wyatt
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held March 8th, 2023 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
4. \tBy-Laws & Policies<\/p>\n
Councillor Malcolm joined the meeting.<\/p>\n
4.1\tEmployee Handbook: Abuse Policy<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/074
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nWHEREAS Western Financial Insurance Group requires municipalities to enhance their abuse policies in order to further protect municipalities and their employees;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby adopt the amended Abuse Policy as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto;
\nAND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the policy include the clarification that costs associated with the Child Abuse Registration check or any other associated employee requirements be the responsbility of the employee.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5. \tFinancial<\/p>\n
5.1\tFinancial Statements: Review<\/p>\n
5.2\t2023 Dust Control Applications<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/075
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Stephen Nadolney
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby offer private dust control services for the 2023 summer season at a rate of $ 420.00, in accordance with all specification attached hereto.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.3\tOverdue Accounts Receivable<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/076
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the following unpaid accounts receivable accounts be added to the real property tax account of each account holder as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
\nFor: 5 Against: Abstain: 2 (Pedersen & Mosiondz)
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
5.4\tOverdue Utility Accounts<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/077
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the following unpaid utility accounts be added to the real property tax account of each account holder as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.5\tAccounts Payable<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/078
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos. 20230259 to 20230301 be approved for payment in the amount of $96,335.29 including direct deposit payroll in the amount of $8,726.60 attached hereto as Schedule \u2018A\u2019;
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6. \tWARD REPORTS<\/p>\n
7. \tDelegations\/Petitions<\/p>\n
8. \tMeeting Attendance and Reports<\/p>\n
8.1\tStrategic Plan Meeting: Committee of the Whole<\/p>\n
8.2\tRural MB Economic Development Corp Workshop<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/079
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Stephen Nadolney
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be hereby authorized to attend the Rural Manitoba Economic Development Corporation Workshop to be held April 12th, 2023 in Swan River, MB;
\nAND THAT expenses be allowed for same;
\nAND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regular Council Meeting date be changed to April 11, 2023.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
8.3\tMMA Annual Conference<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/080
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Finance Officer and Admininstrative Clerk of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be hereby authorized to attend the MMA Annual Conference to be held May 1-3rd, 2023 in Winnipeg, MB;
\nAND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
8.4\tG4 Meeting<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/081
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be hereby authorized to attend the G4 Meeting to be held June 12th, 2023 in Swan Valley West;
\nAND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
9. \tGeneral Business<\/p>\n
9.1\tPine River Fire Hall Project Specifications<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/082
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the Pine River Fire Hall Project scope as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
9.2\t2023 Land Sale Auction<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/083
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nWHEREAS included within the 2023 Land Sale Auction was the sale of two portions of the NE 17-36-23W [Roll numbers 278100.000 and 278120.000];
\nAND WHEREAS both roll numbers share the same title, which does not have an adequate legal description to separate the sale of such parcels to individual buyers;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain approve the expenditure and arrange for the subdivsion of the NE 17-36-23W to accommodate the sales of roll numbers 278100.000 and 278120.000;
\nAND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 5 Against: 2
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
9.3\tConditional Use Application: Linnick<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/084
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nWHEREAS Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held a Public Hearing on March 22nd, 2023 to hear the Conditional Use Application #CU01-2023 [Linnick] for the property legally described as SW 28-35-23W, Cowan, MB;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Conditional Use Order #CU01-2023 be approved without any further conditons.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
9.4\tApplication for Approach: SE 25-35-23W<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/085
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Stephen Nadolney
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the application for approach under the Approach Policy on the SE 25-35-23W;
\nAND THAT the municipality be responsible for 100% of all costs associated with the construction, subject to approval of the Provincial Drainage Authority;
\nAND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the CAO be authorized to submit a request for drainage permit through the Provincial Drainage Portal.
\nFor: 6 Against: 1
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
9.5\tLGD Vested Land Sale Agreement: Assignment<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/086
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Stephen Nadolney
\nWHEREAS Council entered into an agreement with Mr. R Chaychuk by way of Resolution No. 2020\/112 for the purchase of the SW 24-34-20W LGD Vested Crown Administered parcel of land;
\nAND WHEREAS the Rural Municipality of Mountain received a request to assign this parcel of land to Sweet Grass Ranch in order to facilitate the sale;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve of the assignment of the SW 24-34-20W Land Sale Agreement from Mr. Chaychuk to Sweet Grass Ranch as per agreement attached hereto;
\nAND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
9.6\tWSFN TLE Selection: BR Community Pasture<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/087
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nWHEREAS Wuskwi Sipihk First Nation has selected a portion of the former Birch River Community Pasture (portions of NW 1-41-26, SW 1-41-26W, NW 36-40-26W, SW 36-40-26W and full quarters of the NE 1-41-26W, SE 1-41-26W, NE 36-40-26W, SE 36-40-26W);
\nAND WHEREAS the Rural Municipality have an undeveloped road allowance through that selection;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby allow the portion of undeveloped road allowance included within the selection, as described in Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto, to be included within the TLE Selection of Wuskwi Sipihik First Nation;
\nAND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 6 Against: 1
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
9.7\tMafeking Water Break: Private Property<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/088
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nWHEREAS there was a severe water line break on private property due to the disrepair at 131 Thomson Street, Mafeking;
\nAND WHEREAS the break lead to significant water loss, distruptions to the entire utility service, a boil water advisory, and additional contractor and staff time;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby issue an invoice to the property owner of 131 Thomson Street, Mafeking in the amount of:
\nThe maximum allowable fine as per utility rate By-Law number 10\/19 in the amount of $500.00;
\nCosts incurred by Wyatt Transport Ltd.;
\nAdditional hours incurred by Mafeking Water Plant Employee; and
\nAdditional hours incurred by CAO.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
9.8\tProperty Maintenance: Birch River<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/089
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nWHEREAS there is no formal agreement with F. Abrahamson to utilize the Birch River former CN Railway Line for hay;
\nAND WHEREAS the Rural Municipality of Mountain feel that the LUD of Birch River appearance would significantly improve were this area to be cut regularly;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby request that F. Abrahamson not utilize the CN Railway Line for hay for the 2023 season and add this to the Public Works grass cutting schedule.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
9.9\tRetention and Destruction of Records<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/090<\/p>\n
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz<\/p>\n
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the CAO to destroy Municipal Documents under the Manitoba Regulation No. 53\/97 as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10. \tCommunications<\/p>\n
10.1\tMB Transportation & Infrastructure 5 Year Capital Plan: Review<\/p>\n
10.2\tThe Phone Book Company\/Yellow Pages Invoice<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/091
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby discontinue payment for advertising the Municipal Office in the Yellow Pages, upon renewal of contract.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.3\tParkland Tourism Membership\/Advertising<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/092
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the membership to Parkland Tourism in the amount of $299.00;
\nAND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council hereby approve the advertisement in the 2023 Parkland Tourism Guide in the amount of $695.00.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.4\tParkland Library Annual Report: Review<\/p>\n
11. \tAdjournment<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/093
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Arnie Pedersen
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be adjourned to meet again on April 11th, 2023.
\nMeeting adjourned at 1:40 p.m.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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